Health

[ad_1] For The Washington Post 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Washington – Forget the soul, it turns out the eyes may be the best window to the brain. Changes in the retina may herald Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, and the researchers say that an image of your eye …

[ad_1] For IOL Reporter 7h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Durban – South Africa’s Covid-19 death rate rose to 49,784 deaths on Friday after 117 more people succumbed to the virus. According to the latest figures from the Department of Health, the cumulative total of tests carried out to date …

[ad_1] Top ANC leaders will communicate with former President Jacob Zuma on his cold shoulder with the Zondo Commission, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. The message will be clear: “Let us all comply with our Constitution, respect our institutions, especially the judiciary.” Ramaphosa also warned against unsubstantiated accusations directed at the …

[ad_1] Principal Pam Rasmussen (left) takes the temperatures of arriving students based on coronavirus guidelines during summer school sessions in Monterey Park, California, on July 9, 2020. FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images A variant of the coronavirus first found in California is more contagious and deadly than …

[ad_1] Minister of Health, Zweli Mkhize. Darren Stewart / Gallo Images Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says he supports an investigation into the Department of Health’s contract with Digital Vibes. Two paid consultants from the company are alleged to have personal ties to him. The Auditor General marked the R82 million …

[ad_1] For IOL reporter 7h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Durban – 110 more people succumbed to the Covid-19 virus in the past 24 hours, the Health Department said Wednesday. This brings the country’s total deaths since the virus was first detected in March to 49,523 deaths. The department said …

[ad_1] Once again this year, he will pay more for his sins. JOHANNESBURG – On Wednesday, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced a series of changes for South African consumers and businesses during his 2021 budget speech. One of the most unpopular increases among South Africans is the excise duty on …

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa supports the call for rich countries to donate 5% of their vaccines to the poorest countries. He spoke at the virtual launch of the post Covid-19 ‘Get better together’ campaign. The campaign seeks to generate momentum for the recovery from the global Covid-19 …

[ad_1] Hospital room at Khayelitsha Hospital. The Government Employees Medical Plan (GEMS), which is positioning itself to administer the National Health Insurance (NHI) fund, has been hit by allegations of bid rigging, fraud, mismanagement and corruption totaling more of R300 million. The allegations of corruption at GEMS are detailed in …

[ad_1] For Jonisayi maromo 10h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Pretoria – Malawian authorities have given no explanation for preventing the 8-year-old daughter of self-proclaimed Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri from traveling to Kenya for medical assistance, a spokesman for the charismatic preacher said on Monday. “I can confirm that on …